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Rhineberger Family History

Rhineberger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lineberger, Leinberger, Froneberger, Rinkenberger, Weinberger

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Where is the Rhineberger family from?

You can see how Rhineberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhineberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhineberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Rhineberger families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rhineberger's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Rhineberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhineberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rhineberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rhineberger. 38% of Rhineberger men worked as a Truck Driver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Rhineberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Rhineberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhineberger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Rhineberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 90 military records available for the last name Rhineberger. For the veterans among your Rhineberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhineberger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rhineberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rhineberger in 1966 was 84, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhineberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhineberger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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